The Angel and the Little Scroll
1Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven. He was robed in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head; his face was like the sun, and his legs were like fiery pillars. 2He was holding a little scroll, which lay open in his hand. He planted his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, 3and he gave a loud shout like the roar of a lion. When he shouted, the voices of the seven thunders spoke. 4And when the seven thunders spoke, I was about to write; but I heard a voice from heaven say, "Seal up what the seven thunders have said and do not write it down."
5Then the angel I had seen standing on the sea and on the land raised his right hand to heaven. 6And he swore by him who lives for ever and ever, who created the heavens and all that is in them, the earth and all that is in it, and the sea and all that is in it, and said, "There will be no more delay! 7But in the days when the seventh angel is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be accomplished, just as he announced to his servants the prophets."
8Then the voice that I had heard from heaven spoke to me once more: "Go, take the scroll that lies open in the hand of the angel who is standing on the sea and on the land."
9So I went to the angel and asked him to give me the little scroll. He said to me, "Take it and eat it. It will turn your stomach sour, but in your mouth it will be as sweet as honey." 10I took the little scroll from the angel's hand and ate it. It tasted as sweet as honey in my mouth, but when I had eaten it, my stomach turned sour. 11Then I was told, "You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages and kings."
2 comments:
Rev 10
Welcome TM.
First I just want to lift up my Mom this morning. Father God, watch over her and give her strength through You. Heal her quickly if it be your will. Give the doctors a clear understanding of what is causing the difficulties and that something is available for her. Lift up those around her to give her confidence that all will be OK. Father we only ask that Your will be done.
Back to the chapter. I have to say that it would a better situation for me to read these chapters at night again with a commentary or the LA bible at least. Not a lot of insight here other than this is the beginning of the end and the seventh trumpet is soon to sound.
Check out this commentary
http://bible.crosswalk.com/Commentaries/MatthewHenryComplete/mhc-com.cgi?book=re&chapter=010
Father, help us all get back on track. Help us renew our strength and focus and commitment to YOU. I know that the scripture we are reading can be so confusing. Give us all a peace to trust in You and rely on You. I lift up my Mom.
In Christ,
cas
Rev 10.
In agreement with cas, not alot happening in this chapter. More of an anticipation chapter.
Father, lift each of these men up and give us the strength and discipline to continue to grow closer to You. Help us to read Your word each day, as it is the only direct communication we get from You, whom we owe everything to. Father, grant us wisdom, patience, a loving nature and let us be Your beacon to the world. Watch over these men and their families, and we ask these things in Jesus' name,
Amen
crb
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